The Free State Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation will support the Disability Festival organised to celebrate various talents of people with disabilities by giving them a platform to showcase their talents. The Disability Fetsival will be staged under the theme: “Put Yourself in My Shoes”.
Various musical sensations such as the legendary Babsy Mlangeni, Steve Kekana, Press, Dj Finzo, Thoko Nogabe, Teboho, LJ Lehana, and Alah Yen are among those expected to grace this four day festival. The event is scheduled as follows:
DAY 1: Gala Dinner
Date: 3 May 2017
Venue: Dr Rantlai Molemela Indoor Centre
Time: 17h00
Dress Code: Evening Wear
DAY 2: Flea Market
Date: 4 May 2017
Venue: Dr Rantlai Molemela Indoor Centre
Time: 8h00
Entrance: Free
DAY 3: Beauty Contest
Date: 5 May 2017
Venue: Dr Rantlai Molemela Indoor Centre
Time: 13h00
Entrance: R 30 (Under 18), R 50 (Over 18), R 200 (VIP)
DAY 4: Main Event
Date: 6 May 2017
Venue: Dr Rantlai Molemela Indoor Centre
Time: 10h00 AM till late
Entrance: R 150, VIP R 500, Cooler Box R60
Commenting about this festival MEC Mathabo Leeto said, “The Freedom Charter continues to guide and inform the transformation path of our country, of building a South Africa that belongs to all who live in it, black and white – a South Africa that also belongs to girls, boys, men and women with disabilities who live in it, black and white.
So when we proclaim in the Freedom Charter that our country will never be prosperous or free until all our people live in brotherhood, enjoying equal rights and opportunities, we include children, young persons, adults and older persons with disabilities equally.”
“When we proudly proclaim that all people shall have equal right to use their own languages, and to develop their own folk culture and customs, we include Deaf persons, South African Sign Language and Deaf culture. We will remain united as a nation through the arts, dancing to our fascinating African sounds” added MEC Leeto.
